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Read about the types of probate records, and general information about them, by clicking [[England Probate Records|here]]. This article explains about the records for the Court of the Peculiar of Acomb, and how to start your search.  
Read about the types of probate records, and general information about them, by clicking [[England Probate Records|here]]. This article explains about the records for the Court of the Peculiar of Acomb, and how to start your search.  
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*Contact or visit the Archive (see below) or hire a professional record searcher to view these records on your behalf.  
*Contact or visit the Archive (see below) or hire a professional record searcher to view these records on your behalf.  
*Microfilm can no longer be ordered.
*Order microfilm copies of the indexes and records listed in the Family History Library Records (see section below) by visiting the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHL/frameset_library.asp Family History Library] or one of its [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp family history centers] and search indexes and records.


== Indexes  ==
== Indexes  ==
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==== Online Indexes  ====
==== Online Indexes  ====


Indexes for 54 peculiar courts, 1383-1883, are available online on [http://www.britishorigins.com/help/popup-aboutbo-ypec.htm British Origins]. This is a subscription site.
Indexes for 54 peculiar courts, 1383-1883, are available online on [http://www.britishorigins.com/help/popup-aboutbo-ypec.htm BritishOrigins]. This is a subscription site.  


==== Printed and Published Indexes  ====
==== Printed and Published Indexes  ====
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==== Archive Location  ====
==== Archive Location  ====


Records are housed in the [http://www.york.ac.uk/borthwick/ Borthwick Institute of Historical Records] in York.
Records are housed in the [http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/bihr/contact.htm Borthwick Institute of Historical Records] in York.  


==== Archive Records  ====
==== Archive Records  ====
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Add information about the manuscript, printed and digital records in this location.  
Add information about the manuscript, printed and digital records in this location.  


==== FamilySearch Library Records  ====
==== Family History Library Records  ====


*{{FSC|348776|title-id|disp=Calendar of wills and administrations, 1601-1858}}
*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=348776&disp=Wills+and+administrations+of+York+Peculi++ Calendar of wills and administrations, 1601-1858]
*{{FSC|348776|title-id|disp=Wills and administrations of York Peculiar, Prebendial and Manorial Courts, 1559-1858}} includes Acomb for 1601-1858 on film {{FSC|348776|title-id|disp=98916}}.
*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=348776&disp=Wills+and+administrations+of+York+Peculi++ Wills and administrations of York Peculiar, Prebendial and Manorial Courts, 1559-1858] includes Acomb for 1601-1858 on film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=348776&disp=Wills+and+administrations+of+York+Peculi++ 98916].
 
== Appeals Courts  ==
 
Any probate that was disputed and could not be settled by the county courts could be sent to these higher appeals courts:
 
*[[Court of Arches]]
*[[High Court of Delegates]]
*[[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury]]
 
== Estate Duty Records<br> ==
 
Starting in 1796, a tax or death duty was payable on estates over a certain value. Estate duty abstracts may add considerable information not found elsewhere. Estate duty indexes may help locate a will. For more information, go to [[Estate Duty Records]].<br>


== Jurisdiction  ==
== Jurisdiction  ==
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This court had jurisdiction over the parish of Acomb. It was part of the dissolved Treasurership of York.<br>  
This court had jurisdiction over the parish of Acomb. It was part of the dissolved Treasurership of York.<br>  


[[Category:Yorkshire Probate Records]]
[[Category:Yorkshire]]

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Read about the types of probate records, and general information about them, by clicking here. This article explains about the records for the Court of the Peculiar of Acomb, and how to start your search.

Step By Step[edit | edit source]

1. Search indexes to help you more quickly find the will, writing down each detail given in the index.

2. Go to the "Records" (below) to determine what probate records exist for this court.

3. Obtain the records to search. Use one of these methods to find indexes and records.

  • Contact or visit the Archive (see below) or hire a professional record searcher to view these records on your behalf.
  • Order microfilm copies of the indexes and records listed in the Family History Library Records (see section below) by visiting the Family History Library or one of its family history centers and search indexes and records.

Indexes[edit | edit source]

Online Indexes[edit | edit source]

Indexes for 54 peculiar courts, 1383-1883, are available online on BritishOrigins. This is a subscription site.

Printed and Published Indexes[edit | edit source]

Records[edit | edit source]

Archive Location[edit | edit source]

Records are housed in the Borthwick Institute of Historical Records in York.

Archive Records[edit | edit source]

Add information about the manuscript, printed and digital records in this location.

Family History Library Records[edit | edit source]

Jurisdiction[edit | edit source]

This court had jurisdiction over the parish of Acomb. It was part of the dissolved Treasurership of York.